Work, Sister, Work: How Black Women Can Get Ahead in Today's Business Environment

For more than six million working black women in America, the time is right for Work, Sister, Work. From middle managers to aspiring support staff to recent college graduates, career-oriented black women will benefit greatly from the tips, advice, quizzes, and checklists authors Cydney Shields and Leslie Shields present in their invaluable guide to navigating corporate culture. In addition to its inspiring and instructional essays from successful business women on attaining career goals, Work, Sister, Work offers a wide range of practical information, including:

-The dos and don'ts of mentoring and networking

-Dealing with racism in the workplace

-The classic ways black women cope with career problems

-How most promotions happen

While the career path may seem like an uphill battle at times, Work, Sister, Work helps map the way so that the journey is ultimately fulfilling.